Watson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Activities
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Other neighbourhoods around Watson
Dickson
Uncover some of the top draws of Dickson like its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
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- More holiday ideas
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Hospital
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Museum of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Convention Centre
- Civic Square
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- University of Canberra
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Telstra Tower
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Albert Hall
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Archives of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Namadgi National Park
- Mount Ainslie